Postcode report
BB11 5BU Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BB11 5BU: area rating, property, schools and local change
BB11 5BU is a postcode in Rosegrove with Lowerhouse, Burnley, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BB11 5BU, then scores the surrounding small area 26/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BB11 5BU are jobs and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BB11 5BU is based on Burnley 010 Census 2021. It covers 9,621 residents, 3,238 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 29% privately rented, 31% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near BB11 5BU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BB11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £140k from 68 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BB11 5BU can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BB11 5BU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BB11 5BU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BB11 5BU
Is BB11 5BU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 26/100 (bottom 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BB11 5BU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BB11 5BU?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BB11 5BU?
LocaleIQ matched BB11 5BU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BB11 5BU?
The latest median sold price is £140k based on 68 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BB11 5BU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.